Sr. Watershed & Stormwater Engineer

Black & Veatch; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Watershed & Stormwater professional to lead innovative projects in stormwater planning and design. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work on critical flood control and water resource initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while implementing cutting-edge technologies. Join a dynamic team focused on sustainable solutions and contribute to enhancing community resilience. If you have a passion for water resource management and a decade of experience, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact in a growing sector.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in water resources planning and design.
• Proficiency with applications like HEC-RAS, ArcGIS, and more.

Responsibilities

• Lead water resources projects and act as Project Manager.
• Design stormwater improvements and manage regulatory compliance.

Skills

Water Resources Planning

Stormwater Management

Project Management

Regulatory Compliance

Erosion Control Planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

EPA/XP-SWMM

InfoWorks

EFDC

CFD

ArcGIS

Job description

Black & Veatch has an exciting Sr. Watershed & Stormwater opening focused on stormwater planning and design, flood control, condition assessment of water assets, and water supply planning.

Within our U.S. Planning, Water Resources, and Condition Assessment Business, we have seen consistent growth driven by our clients’ needs to address challenges stemming from stormwater management, flood control, condition assessment services for conveyance/transmission assets, aging infrastructure, and supply planning to support population growth and resilience. This represents a strategic business initiative for Black & Veatch, and this position is structured to help the company grow its market share by providing world-class planning, water resource, and condition assessment services.

This hybrid position is based out of our Phoenix, AZ office.

Key Responsibilities

• Interface with innovative stormwater, water quality, and planning partners to leverage new technologies and approaches for the benefit of our clients.
• Lead the execution of water resources projects and act as Project Manager for services including the following:
  • Planning and/or design of stormwater improvements, including open channels, storm sewer systems, and stormwater detention/retention and retrofit facilities.
  • Planning and/or design of green infrastructure and sustainable watershed measures, including structural BMPs.
  • Planning and/or design of flood mitigation improvements, including dams, levees, reservoirs, and pump stations.
  • Erosion and sediment control planning and design, including SWPPP development.
  • Regulatory compliance and permitting efforts for USACE, FEMA, and other environmental permit submittals.
  • Scenario planning efforts for SSO, stormwater, and TMDL compliance projects.
  • The application of sophisticated watershed and receiving stream H&H and water quality models.
  • Development of stormwater master plans and watershed management plans.
  • Planning efforts related to supply diversification, collection/distribution system expansions and rehab and repair, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of water resources planning and design experience.
• Experience developing and executing planning and water resource projects.
• Have proficiency with some or all of the following applications and models
  • HEC-RAS
  • HEC-HMS
  • EPA/XP-SWMM
  • InfoWorks
  • EFDC
  • CFD
  • ArcGIS
• Experience with regulatory requirements and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing. Minimum of 8 years related work experience. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

P.E. - Registered Professional Engineer

Salary Plan

Job Grade

131